Cheongsong County Launches Spring Rural Labor Assistance to Support Farms Facing Labor Shortages

Cheongsong County in North Gyeongsang Province is launching a "Spring Rural Labor Assistance" program to support farms struggling with labor shortages during the peak farming season.

Cheongsong County supports farms with labor shortages through spring rural labor assistance. Photo by Cheongsong County

The county plans to prioritize farms facing particular difficulties in securing labor, such as those run by elderly farmers, women, and long-term hospitalized patients. From mid-May to early June, approximately 135 people, including officials from various departments and township offices, will be mobilized to assist these farms.

This year, in particular, farmers are facing even greater challenges due to significant damage caused by a massive wildfire in North Gyeongsang Province, as well as rising labor costs resulting from labor shortages. In response, public officials are voluntarily participating in farm labor assistance to help minimize disruptions to agricultural operations.

Yoon Kyunghee, the county governor, stated, "Due to the aging population, labor shortages recur every farming season, causing significant difficulties for rural communities. We will continue to listen to the voices of farmers and spare no effort in providing the necessary support so that we can overcome these challenges together."

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